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James Arness vaulted into the annals of television history with his iconic portrayal of U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon in the long-running television Western GUNSMOKE. Armed with a quick draw and an even quicker wit, the principled and intelligent Marshall Dillon brought peace and righteousness to the lawless frontier of 1800s Dodge City with the help of his trusted deputies Chester (Dennis Weaver), Festus (Ken Curtis), Quint (Burt Reynolds), and Newly (Buck Taylor), as well as the support of his friends Doc Adams (Milburn Stone) and Miss Kitty (Amanda Blake). This collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of GUNSMOKE's 1955 premiere with 29 of the Emmy Award-winning series' best episodes, which feature guest appearances by John Wayne, Charles Bronson, Chuck Connors, Angie Dickinson, George Kennedy, James Doohan, Adam West, William Shatner, Jon Voight, Kurt Russell, Dennis Hopper, and Leonard Nimoy.

I bought this some time ago and have watched it over 17 times in the pass seven months and still enjoy watching the old WEST,none better than the way James Arness plays the part.It (Gunsmoke) reminds me of my Uncles telling us kids about the 1880s and 1890s as told to them by their moms and pops.Not the same but close. Fred From Austin.